Clinical Language Specialist for Czech and Slovak

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Location: Czech Republic or Slovakia

Thermo Fisher Scientific Language Services is looking for a Czech–Slovak Language Specialist with experience in clinical translation and quality assurance to join our internal team.

This role is primarily focused on clinical content, while also supporting medical device and life sciences projects. The position requires a flexible mindset and interest in expanding into medical-technical content areas.

Essential Functions

• Coordinating and managing the final quality of assigned translations to ensure high quality and compliance with client and regulatory standards.
• Performing quality checks on clinical documentation (e.g., ICFs, protocols, IBs, patient diaries, CTAs).
• Supporting review and validation of medical device content such as Instructions for Use (IFUs), labeling, and technical documentation as needed.
• Running and maintaining language assets, including translation memories, terminology, and style guides.
• Developing and maintaining terminology for Czech and Slovak.
• Ensuring translation memories are kept up to date.
• Setting and executing linguistic quality assurance processes for the assigned languages.
• Using CAT/TMS tools to monitor the quality of outsourced translations and external suppliers.
• Aligning external linguists on client-specific instructions, terminology, and formatting requirements.
• Analyzing linguistic quality issues and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives with Project Management.
• Performing occasional linguistic tasks, including translation, revision, and implementation of client feedback.

Education and Experience Requirements

Applicants should meet one of the following

• Bachelor’s degree in Translation, Linguistics, Language Studies, or related field from a recognized higher education institution;

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in another field with minimum 2 years of translation experience (preferably in clinical research, medical devices, or life sciences);

OR

• Minimum 5 years of professional translation experience (preferably in clinical and/or medical-technical domains).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Native Czech or Slovak, with strong proficiency in the other language.
• Proven experience in clinical translation; exposure to medical device or life sciences content is an advantage.
• Familiarity with clinical trial documentation and interest in medical device content (e.g., IFUs).
• CAT/TMS tool experience required.
• Proven terminology and translation memory management experience.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Scientifically curious with interest in medical and technical subject matter.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite.